Course Title: Write the script

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4197

Course Title: Write the script

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 50.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM5433C

City Campus

TAFE

345T Creative Media

Face-to-Face

Course Contact: Viv Weir

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-8012

Course Contact Email: viv.weir@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This course develops story telling skills for screenwriters through enhancing visual and aural literacy by examination of our cultural heritage.  It will familarise participants with perspective and the tools available to achieve narrative excellence in the visual field.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUFWRT02A Write the script

Elements:

1.  Review the narrative

2.  Write the first draft

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include:-

  • Presentation of storyboard
  • Class presentation on selected screenplay
  • Treatment for 30’ short film
  • In class exercises